Xiaomi's YU7 electric SUV has garnered around 240,000 orders in 18 hours, boosting the company's stock to a record high. Priced lower than Tesla's Model Y, the YU7 boasts a 96.3 kWh battery and extensive features,

For those looking for all-wheel drive, the Pro version is available at RMB 279,900 ($37,900). Featuring the same 96.3 kWh LPF battery as the Standard model, it has dual motors producing a combined 489 hp (365 kW) and offers a claimed range of 770 km (478 miles), again, based on the optimistic CLTC cycle.

Chinese EV and smartphone maker Xiaomi on Thursday priced its new electric YU7 SUV from 253,500 yuan ($35,364), almost 4% below Tesla's Model Y, stepping up the challenge to the U.S. firm in the world's largest auto market.